Destroying Denim

It seems as if the term retro is overly applicable in the case of denim today. In the 1800s, denim was worn by the ‘working man’ due to the strength of the fabric. Though, the question that remains would be: why does it appear as if our jeans are still from the 1800s?

Torn jeans once signified those that were less fortunate who could not afford a repaired-pair of jeans—but this is before the 1970s, of course. The humbling look became a trend among the movement of outright self-expression and idolization of punk and rock in the 70s. The public also began to admire the gap invested pairs of jeans (thank God for rock and roll?).

The 80s is a time where Topshop customers today can relate to — people started paying for distressed denim. Suddenly, people stopped tearing their own holes. Similarly, it seems that the true meaning of distressing denim for self-expression seems to have diminished.

So, why are we still wearing denim contaminated by voids in its bountiful fabric?

Today it’s 2017; Levi’s and Diesel are still selling everything from light wash to black jeans with cuts that travel up and down the leg (and in every place you could possibly imagine). Topshop is still cutting uniformed holes in the kneecaps of every denim wash they have for sale. Celebrities like Khloe Kardashian are even wearing thigh-less (!!!) pairs of white denim boyfriend and skinny jeans.

Be it a celebrity influencer like a Kardashian that make us come to this realization, not everyone should rock the brutally tortured denim look. There are perfect styles of denim for every body shape from tummy tucking with moderately high waisted (hole-less) jeans and making your bum look a little bigger than it really is with buttoned pockets. If you want to make your backside look smaller than it is and want to be insured for full coverage, you can also go for a hip hugging brand like Joe’s Jeans.

The #MyCalvins underwear phenomenon is taking the internet by storm, but let’s not forget about the lovely, beautifully, non-tortured Calvin Klein jeans that used to be ever so popular. Let’s bring those back, shall we? Take a nice note from Lauren Conrad, who wears her straight cut 7 For All Mankind jeans which could be cuffed at the bottom and paired with a variety of different shoes.

The ongoing plead continues, when oh, when will this trend stop? If we now have thighless denim what will be next? We’ve already suffered through the popular high-waisted festival-like, ripped, bum out, acid-washed phenomenon. This is a trend we really don’t want back. Take it from anyone.

When will we be civil with our denim again and stop destroying its beauty and uniformity?

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